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Stellenbosch is a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa, situated about 50 kilometers (30 miles) east of Cape Town, along the banks of the Eerste Rivier. Its the second oldest European settlement in the province, after Cape Town, and is The town became known as the City of Oaks or Eikestad in Afrikaans and Dutch due to the large number of oak trees that were planted by the founder to grace the streets and homesteads.

The town is home to the University of Stellenbosch. The Technopark is a modern corporate and research complex situated on the southern side of the town near the Stellenbosch Golf Course.

The Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek valleys form the Cape Winelands, the larger of the two main wine growing regions in South Africa. The South African wine industry produces about 1,000,000,000 litres of wine annually. Stellenbosch is the primary location for viticulture and viticulture research. Professor Perold was the first Professor of Viticulture at Stellenbosch University. The Stellenbosch wine route, established in 1971 by Frans Malan from Simonsig, Spatz Sperling from Delheim and Neil Joubert from Spier is a world renowned and popular tourist destination.

The region has a mediterranean climate with hot dry summers and cool wet winters. Stellenbosch lies at the foot of the Cape Fold mountain range, which provides soil favourable to viticulture. Grapes grown in this area are mainly used for wine production, as opposed to table grapes. The region possesses a wide range of soils in the area, from light, sandy soils to decomposed granite. Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon is beginning to get a good reputation as a fine wine.

 

 


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Featured Businesses and Services in Stellenbosch

  • Kleine Zalze Wines

    Located in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, Western Cape, South Africa

    Kleine Zalze Wines

    The Kleine Zalze team is proud to welcome you to our wine farm situated in the heart of the Stellenbosch winelands. Though a fairly young winery, our commitment, passion and quality driven service excellence, have led to our wines receiving numerous award...

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  • Ryneveld Lodge

    Located in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, Western Cape, South Africa

    Ryneveld Lodge

    "This gracious country Guest House in the elegant heart of historic Stellenbosch offers the discerning guest a unique experience. A national monument, Ryneveld Lodge is ideally situated in oak-lined Ryneveld Street. Taste the delights of the renowned home...

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